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Tolen Avery

2016 (R-So.): • Competed in 11 games, making 10 starts at defensive tackle • Totaled 19 tackles (five solo, 14 assisted), including 1.5 tackles for a loss and one sack • Finished second on the team with two fumble recoveries • Recorded three assisted tackles and recovered a fumble in season opener at Virginia Tech • Tied career high with three tackles (one solo, two assisted) against Gardner-Webb • Posted two solo stops at Presbyterian, also recovering a fumble • Made two solo tackles, including a three-yard sack, against No. 14 Charleston Southern

2015 (R-Fr.): • Finished the year with seven tackles (two solo, five assisted) • Saw playing time in eight games • Recorded two assisted stops, including a tackle for a loss, in his first collegiate game against Delaware State • Recorded a 19-yard sack and a quarterback hurry to help the Flames upend No. 7 Montana • Two assisted stops at Southern Illinois • Finished with a solo stop against Georgia State, helping Liberty record the program's fourth all-time win over an FBS program

2014 (Fr.): • Redshirted during the season

Prep: • Three-year letter-winner from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas • Two-time all-district honoree • Finished his sophomore season with 54 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and one forced fumble • During his junior campaign, he recorded 68 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, and five pass breakups • Had a career year as a senior, finishing his final season at Ball with 78 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, five sacks, and four pass breakups • Played basketball and participated in powerlifting

Personal: • Son of Frank and Betty Avery • Father, Frank Avery Sr., played football at Texas State (1979-82) as a fullback • His brother, Frank Avery Jr., played football at Texas A&M (2007-09) as a tight end • Cousin, Kevin Hollis, played football at Kansas State (1984-85) as a cornerback • Majoring in studio and digital arts: graphic design • Birthday is Sept. 12

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